Published: May 30, 2006
Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas -- New Book Provides In-Depth Look at Relevance and History of Sports Venues
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- It is essential that each and every sports event must have a proper venue for athletes and spectators to flock to. From football fields to aquatic centers and stadiums, sports venues have become integral with the spirit of competition, the history of sports and the excitement of the fans. As such, these venues have lived up to being "home" for the fans, the competitors and officials. With the release of the compelling new book Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas, readers will discover the many wonders and rich history of sports venues through the views of author Gene W. Knupke.
Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas profiles histories of stadiums and arenas in America and Canada. It talks about how they came about and how they became known, and also tackles its rich history of great performances, upsets, anecdotes, pageantry and traditions, and other factors that glorify these venues. Readers will learn about the usual happenings surrounding many venues, including moments when a football player running many yards in the wrong direction, or a squirrel getting a tremendous ovation from 83,000 fans, or a fireworks display that went off by mistake before the contest was over.
The book also features many unforgettable performances such as Don Larson's perfect no-hit World Series conquest, Michael Jordan's pivotal steal that won the 1998 play-off game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center and UCLA's seven consecutive national basketball titles. Not to be outdone however are major sports upsets (the Jets crushing Baltimore in Super Bowl III), moments of pageantry (Chief Osceloa intimidates Florida State Seminole foes with a flaming spear) and statistics on over 355 venues, 109 amazing stories and 86 photographs.
With its in-depth focus on sports venues and its rich history, Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas is truly a one-of-a-kind book that deeply explores this part of sports like no other book. Any sports fan who enjoys learning what makes the venues fascinating and the excitement of sports events will enjoy reading Knupke's book and even be encouraged to visit different places around the country. Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas will undoubtedly make readers aware of the great moments, not-so-great moments and the unusual moments of the history of sports. Buy a copy of this great book today online at Xlibris.com!
About the Author
Gene W. Knupke became hooked on the history of venues ever since experiencing his first sporting event. It took twenty years of researching to fulfill his vision of what makes a venue tick and the dramas that unfold. Although the original research was lost, he wouldn't give up the dream. A member of the Society for American Baseball Research, he received a B.A. degree in journalism from the University of Denver. There he was sports editor of the student newspaper and worked part time on the Denver Post sports staff. He and his wife, Carolyn, live in Fountain Valley, California.
Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas
by Gene W. Knupke
Publication Date: March 13, 2006
Trade Paperback; $26.99; 513 pages; 1-4134-9823-X
Cloth Hardback; $36.99; 513 pages; 1-4134-9824-8
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